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Konami has unveiled the release date and more details on MEME Expansion -the latest upcoming Metal Gear Online expansion pack for the ultimate squad based, tactical shooter based on the Metal Gear Solid Universe. MEME Expansion will be available as a bundle with Gene Expansion for pre-purchase November 18th and officially released for download and play on November 25th via MGO in-game shop. MEME Expansion will contain a vast amount of content that will thrill MGO players - with new maps, special characters, new skills, the ability to play as a customizable characters, and more. Please visit our homepage http://www.konami-asia.com

Please find below new details and more information on the content of MEME Expansion:

 

◆2 new special characters

• Liquid Ocelot - Has the ability to manipulate the Guns Of The Patriots lock system with the Guns of the Patriots ability. In multiplayer, the Guns of the Patriots deactivates targeted enemies’ entire weapon system.
• Mei Ling – Has three special techniques - Trench Mortar, Soliton Sonar, and the ability to transfix an enemy.

 

◆Additional Rules and Settings –

These can be played without purchasing the second expansion pack

No Headshot Setting: In this settings, headshots do not equal instant death. Headshots will cause the same amount of damage as a regular shot to the body.

Stealth Death Match: In this mode, you will begin the match with stealth turned on.

Interval: In this mode, players can practice strategy and also chat with each other without worrying about ranking or records.

 

◆Official Tournament Lobby

Pits players in a series of difficult battles where the winning reward is in-game points to spend on character customization and also in-game gear.

 

◆Funny Avatar Parts -

Players can also customize their avatar with comical gear.

• Crocodile Cap: featured in Metal Gear Solid® 3
• Afro Hair Style
• Ghillie Suite: Metal Gear Solid® 3’s sniper boss camo

 

◆The price

	Hong Kong Dollar	Taiwan Dollar	Singapore Dollar
	(HKD)	(NTD/TWD)	(SGD)
GENE	77	333	15
MEME	77	333	15
GENE & MEME	116	501	18

※GENE & MEME is special version of “GENE EXPANSION” with “MEME EXPANSION”.

 

◆PR Movie

 

 

◆Release Date

Pre-Order： November 18 - 24, 2008

Official Launch ：November 25, 2008

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